Stand-up in Toronto on a budget
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Stand-up in Toronto on a budget has exploded: from new-material nights where comics road-test their jokes, to sold-out solo shows, by way of free open mics. We list everything that's getting laughs right now.
Whether you're after a big headliner or a 5-quid open mic, the next date is right below.
Events — stand-up in Toronto on a budget
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See also in Toronto on a budget
Fri 17 · 10 PM
🎸Jam / Open mic🎙️Small gig
One Of These Nights - July 18, 2026
Bar Dem
Fri 7 · 10 PM
🏠House🔊Techno
Rodriguez Jr. (Hybrid Live): TORONTO
STORY TORONTO
Fri 24 · 6 PM
🎷Jazz☀️Open air
Grange Park Jazz Club: Art Market, Open Mic & LIVE JAZZ
Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism
Sat 18 · 8 PM
🎤Hip-Hop🎫Concert
Souls of Mischief @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Phoenix Concert Theatre
Sat 1 · 11 AMFree
🌐World🎫Concert
Cuban & Brazilian Drumming
St. Lawrence Library
Sun 9 · 2 PM
🎤R&B🎫Concert
Old School R&B Brunch - Toronto
Aera
Tomorrow · 7 PM
💜Soul / Funk🎫Concert
Emerald Osagie: Bedroom Versions - Live in Toronto
224 Augusta Ave
Thu 23 · 2 PMCA$20.03
🎸Rock🌙Indie
Knitting / The Crime Family
Dina’s Tavern
Sat 25 · 11 AM
🎫Concert
Xenia Concerts and Toronto Summer Music present: The Bruno-Bridge Duo!
Edward Johnson Building
Sun 26 · 2 PM
🌍Afro⚡Electro
UZWA Vol.II: Patio Edition
Tapestry
Tomorrow · 11 PM
🌐World💿DJ set
INSTITUT 012 | vintage vinyl |SHAUNT RAFFI
620 Spadina Ave.
Sat 18 · 1 PM
🎷Jazz🎙️Small gig
Jazz - Steve Koven Trio
The Pilot
Sat 25 · 7:30 PM
🎷Jazz🎉Club
Kapwa Music - Joie + Jazz Wayde
Alternity
Mon 27 · 1 PMFree
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Summer Concerts - Ori Dagan: Voice of Jazz
Toronto Reference Library
At 8 PMFree
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
TRANSlation
Toronto
Sun 19 · 4 PM
🔊Techno💿DJ set
Promise Cherry Beach: Collective Exile presents Unai Trotti (Spain)
Cherry Beach
Sat 1 · 12 PM
🎪Street party🌐World
Taste of India Festival Toronto
Nathan Phillips Square
Fri 17 · 8:30 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Late Checkout
The Lobby at Ace Hotel Toronto
Fri 17 · 11:59 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
404: ANSBRO
The Comfort Zone
Sat 18 · 4 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Community Wines presents DJ Python, Venus in Foil, Joga Bonito
131 Mccormack St
Sat 18 · 5 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Mirrors: Gorje Hewek
Valerie Toronto
Sat 18 · 9 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Dansu Dansu with Dr J & Roland Gonzales at 915
915 Dupont
Sat 18 · 9 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
FourByFour presents: The Night Shift
Tapestry
Sat 18 · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Dust Party Toronto
The Jama
Sat 18 · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Juice presents: Milch
Juice
Sun 19 · 11 AM
⚡Electro💿DJ set
Sunday Live
Ace Hotel Toronto
Sun 19 · 3 PM
🎉Club☀️Open air
DAYTRIP | A Premium Island Experience | Coolers. Beach. Food. More.
Toronto Islands
Thu 23 · 5 PM
🎪Street party🌏South Asia
Networking Over Garba
Toronto
Thu 23 · 11 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
HØMME presents DSM—5
TBA - Toronto
Fri 31 · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
local.global presents: J GADGET
TBA - Secret Location
Sat 1 · 5 PM
💿DJ set🏠House
Spacedisco Records 10 Year Anniversary Day Party
TBA - indoor / outdoor Toronto warehouse venue to be announced to ticket holders
Sat 1 · 10 PM
🎉Club🌐World
KONPA | CARIBANA SATURDAY
144 Yonge St
Wed 12 · 6:30 PM
🎉Club🎒Students
Desi Singles Meet & Mingle
53 McCaul St
Tomorrow · 7 PM
🎉Club🎫Concert
Shark Sandwich - TORONTO - 80's & 90's Dance Party
Rivoli Toronto
Sat 18 · 4 PM
🏠House💿DJ set
Do You Love House Day Party w/ Robert Owens at The Laneway
The Copper Boot
Sat 18 · 4 PM
🏠House💿DJ set
Do You Love House Day Party with Robert Owens at The Laneway
Copper Boot
Thu 23 · 12 PM
🎪Street party🪑Flea market
20 YEARS OF YD ~ FREE 2026 Arts Festival & YD Market
St. Lawrence Market North
Wed 29 · 4:30 PM
🎪Street party
HSMAI Ontario Summer Social 2026
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Tomorrow · 9 AM
🖼️Exhibition
We Were, We Are, We Will Be-OCAD International Student Art Exhibition
The Great Hall of OCAD University
Wed 22 · 5:50 PM
🗺️Guided tour🏰Heritage
TSC Image Centre Gallery Tour - Wednesday July 22, 2026
33 Gould St
Sat 18 · 4 PM
📚Literature📜Poetry
Poetry Open Mic
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Mon 27 · 5 PM
🎬Cinema
Rosa Chumbe
Imagine Cinemas Carlton Cinema
Thu 30 · 6:30 PM
🍽️Food🖼️Exhibition
Tastes of Toronto: A Culinary Journey Through the City
Museum of Toronto
Tue 21 · 11 AM
🗣️Talk🕊️Human rights
International Conference on Human Rights and Social Justice 2026
Downtown
Tue 4 · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Family Movie: Smurfs
Lillian H. Smith Library
Sat 18 · 7 AM
🖼️Exhibition🪑Flea market
Remote Gallery Summer Art Market & Exhibition
Remote Gallery
Thu 23 · 4 PM
🗣️Talk📚Literature
4 O’clock Meeting: A discussion in the Gallery
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
Tue 21 · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema🗺️Guided tour
Finding Recovery Through Exercise Skills and Hope (FRESH): Movie or Walk Tuesdays
Sanderson Library
Fri 31 · 1 PM
🗣️Talk
146th Global Conference on Business Management and Economics (GCBME)
George Brown College
Wed 5 · 5 PM
📜Poetry🌳Outdoors
Broken World 04: poetry in the park
Regent Park
Fri 7 · 3 PMFree
🎬Cinema🌳Outdoors
Secret Movie Club
Canoe Landing Park
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Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues — stand-up in Toronto on a budget
Scotiabank Arena
1 event
Alumnae Theatre Company
1 event
Catacombs Cabaret (Rear Entrance)
1 event
Catacombs Cabaret
2 events
Free Times Cafe
1 event
The Social Capital Theatre
1 event
SoCap Comedy (The Social Capital)
1 event
Tallboys
1 event
Liberty Village Market & Cafe
1 event
Chakhna - FL1 - Backroom
1 event
The Assembly Theatre
1 event
P.C. Ho Theatre (Parking Lot Entrance via Progress Ave)
1 event
Frequently asked questions
Where can you catch stand-up in Toronto on a budget?
Notably Scotiabank Arena, Alumnae Theatre Company and Catacombs Cabaret (Rear Entrance). See the full list of venues above.